123.21
Authority of the commission.

(A)
The Ohio
facilities construction commission may perform any act and ensure the
performance of any function necessary or appropriate to carry out the purposes
of, and exercise the powers granted under this chapter or any other provision
of the Revised Code, including any of the following:

(1)
Prepare, or contract to be prepared, by licensed engineers or architects,
surveys, general and detailed plans, specifications, bills of materials, and
estimates of cost for any projects, improvements, or public buildings to be
constructed by state agencies that may be authorized by legislative
appropriations or any other funds made available therefor, provided that the
construction of the projects, improvements, or public buildings is a statutory
duty of the commission. This section does not require the independent
employment of an architect or engineer as provided by section 153.01 of the
Revised Code in the cases to which section 153.01 of the Revised Code applies.
This section does not affect or alter the existing powers of the director of
transportation.

(2)
Have
general supervision over the construction of any projects, improvements, or
public buildings constructed for a state agency and over the inspection of
materials prior to their incorporation into those projects, improvements, or
buildings.

(3)
Make
contracts for and supervise the design and construction of any projects and
improvements or the construction and repair of buildings under the control of a
state agency. All such contracts may be based in whole or in part on the unit
price or maximum estimated cost, with payment computed and made upon actual
quantities or units.

(4)
Adopt, amend, and rescind rules pertaining to the administration of the
construction of the public works of the state as required by law, in accordance
with Chapter 119. of the Revised Code.

(5)
Contract with, retain the services of, or designate, and fix the compensation
of, such agents, accountants, consultants, advisers, and other independent
contractors as may be necessary or desirable to carry out the programs
authorized under this chapter, or authorize the executive director to perform
such powers and duties.

(6)
Receive and accept any gifts, grants, donations, and pledges, and receipts
therefrom, to be used for the programs authorized under this chapter.

(7)
Make and enter into all contracts, commitments, and agreements, and execute all
instruments, necessary or incidental to the performance of its duties and the
execution of its rights and powers under this chapter, or authorize the
executive director to perform such powers and duties.

(8)
Debar a contractor as provided in section 153.02 of the Revised Code.

(9)
Enter into and administer cooperative agreements for
cultural projects, as provided in sections 123.28 and 123.281 of the Revised
Code.

(B)
The commission shall appoint and fix the compensation of an executive director
who shall serve at the pleasure of the commission. The executive director shall
exercise all powers that the commission possesses, supervise the operations of
the commission, and perform such other duties as delegated by the commission.
The executive director also shall employ and fix the compensation of such
employees as will facilitate the activities and purposes of the commission, who
shall serve at the pleasure of the executive director. The employees of the
commission are exempt from Chapter 4117. of the Revised Code and are not
considered public employees as defined in section 4117.01 of the Revised Code.
Any agreement entered into prior to July 1, 2012, between the office of
collective bargaining and the exclusive representative for employees of the
commission is binding and shall continue to have effect.

(C)
The attorney general shall serve as the legal representative for the commission
and may appoint other counsel as necessary for that purpose in accordance with
section 109.07 of the Revised Code.